KisMAC – a WiFi scanner for your Mac

Free and open-source program helps you collect essential information about surrounding WiFi networks. KisMAC WiFi scanner app can detect SSIDs, shows you the logged in clients, allows you to sketch WiFi maps, and more!

See who’s logged on to your WiFi

Detect WiFi security breaches

The software helps you identify any possible security breaches of your network and decide what needs improvement.

Use a WiFi scanner

A WiFi scanner app like KisMac allows you to find all kind of WiFi networks around you including hidden, cloaked, and closed ones. Check the name of WiFi network, MAC address, WiFi encryption, channel, and signal level.

KisMAC can also connect with GPS technology to accurately log the precise location of access points.

Use a WiFi sniffer

A WiFi sniffer software is aimed to help you analyze network problems, detect possible network intrusions. Such an app can monitor and analyze network utilization (including internal and external clients).

A WiFi sniffer can also help you determine the wireless signal strength and in case of multiple signals, it can sort the signals by strength for your convenience.

Use a WiFi security tool

Even nowadays WiFi breaches can still happen due to policy, configuration, or simply some coding mistakes. Consistent surveillance and regular WiFi assessments are crucial for detecting wireless environment vulnerabilities.

Supported hardware chipsets

Realtek RTL8187L USB (such as the Alfa AWUS036H, which does not work on Mac OS 10.6.7 or later)

Create your perfect WiFi network

If you are in search of tools that can help you build a perfect wireless network environment, take a look at such WiFi heatmapper as NetSpot. NetSpot is a professional app for Mac (that can be used by advanced home users too).

The above mentioned possibilities are available in NetSpot PRO and NetSpot Enterprise.